GALLEGOS -- Beatrice G. Gallegos, 84, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Gilbert Gallegos; six children, Julie Ann Tixier, Juanita Gail Hedges (Meville), Lucy Gallegos Arnett (Rob), Gilbert O. Gallegos (Judy), Anthony Gallegos, and Lisa Salas (Donald); thirteen granchildren, Matthew, Jennifer and Mark Tixier, Rana Stewart, Meville and James Hedges, Robert, Leigh and Zach Arnett, Gilbert and Greg Gallegos, Rachel Montoya and Andrew Salas; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edward and Chris Garcia; three sisters, Lila Ramirez, Helen Talbo and Inez Marrs; and numerous nieces and nephews. Beatrice was preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine Stewart; parents, Leopoldo and Maria Inez Garcia; brothers, Richard Garcia, Steve Garcia and Phillip Garcia; and sister, Jessie Martinez. She worked for 30+ years at Kirtland AFB with the Civil Service and was a long time member of ABWA. Beatrice enjoyed her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, which was her greatest accomplishment.